A Holy Meal

A Holy Meal
Author: Gordon T. Smith
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2005-08-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441242791

"This is my body," said Jesus at the Last Supper. What did he mean? Throughout church history, there have been various interpretations of his words. These differences have caused denominational ruptures that have yet to heal. In A Holy Meal, Gordon T. Smith shows that we cannot appreciate the Lord's Supper until we understand it. In light of the renewed attention given to the sacraments by all branches of the church, he examines the historic interpretations and seeks common ground among believers. In the process, he shows how the Lord's Supper can infuse new meaning into the church as it confronts the forces of postmodernism and secularism. A Holy Meal is essential reading for Christians who want to ponder the Lord's Supper again--perhaps truly for the first time.

The Lord's Supper as the Sign and Meal of the New Covenant

The Lord's Supper as the Sign and Meal of the New Covenant
Author: Guy Prentiss Waters
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2019-01-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433558408

"When he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, 'This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.'" —1 Corinthians 11:24 The Lord's Supper is more than a church tradition or a complex doctrinal controversy—it has practical importance to our daily lives. When Jesus instituted the Supper, it was meant to strengthen the faith of his followers by reminding them of his promises. God has always made promises to his people through covenants, and along with them given signs and meals to point to and confirm his blessings. Looking at the unity of the covenants throughout the Bible, this book will help Christians recover the practical importance of the Lord's Supper as both a sign and a meal of the new covenant blessings God has bestowed on believers in Christ.

We Will Feast

We Will Feast
Author: Kendall Vanderslice
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2019-05-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1467457337

Explores the practice of eating together as Christian worship The gospel story is filled with meals. It opens in a garden and ends in a feast. Records of the early church suggest that believers met for worship primarily through eating meals. Over time, though, churches have lost focus on the centrality of food— and with it a powerful tool for unifying Christ’s diverse body. But today a new movement is under way, bringing Christians of every denomination, age, race, and sexual orientation together around dinner tables. Men and women nervous about stepping through church doors are finding God in new ways as they eat together. Kendall Vanderslice shares stories of churches worshiping around the table, introducing readers to the rising contem­porary dinner-church movement. We Will Feast provides vision and inspiration to readers longing to experience community in a real, physical way.

The Lamb's Supper

The Lamb's Supper
Author: Scott Hahn
Publisher: Image
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2002-06-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0385504802

As seen on EWTN, bestselling author Scott Hahn unveils the mysteries of the Mass, offering readers a deeper appreciation of the most familiar of Catholic rituals. Of all things Catholic, there is nothing that is so familiar as the Mass. With its unchanging prayers, the Mass fits Catholics like their favorite clothes. Yet most Catholics sitting in the pews on Sundays fail to see the powerful supernatural drama that enfolds them. Pope John Paul II described the Mass as "Heaven on Earth," explaining that what "we celebrate on Earth is a mysterious participation in the heavenly liturgy." The Lamb’s Supper reveals a long-lost secret of the Church: The early Christians' key to understanding the mysteries of the Mass was the New Testament Book of Revelation. With its bizarre imagery, its mystic visions of heaven, and its end-of-time prophecies, Revelation mirrors the sacrifice and celebration of the Eucharist. Beautifully written, in clear direct language, bestselling Catholic author Scott Hahn's new book will help readers see the Mass with new eyes, pray the liturgy with a renewed heart, and enter into the Mass more fully, enthusiastically, intelligently, and powerfully than ever before.

A Holy Meal

A Holy Meal
Author: Gordon T. Smith
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2005-08
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0801027683

Examines the Lord's Supper through the lens of seven words arising out of New Testament passages to give Christians a deeper appreciation of this holy meal.

Jesus and the Last Supper

Jesus and the Last Supper
Author: Brant Pitre
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 604
Release: 2017-06-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802875335

Who did Jesus of Nazareth claim to be? What was his relationship with early Judaism? When and how did he expect the kingdom to come? What were his intentions? Though these key questions have been addressed in studies of the historical Jesus, Brant Pitre argues that they cannot be fully answered apart from a careful historical analysis of the Last Supper accounts. In this book Pitre offers a rigorous, up-to-date study of the historical Jesus and the Last Supper, filling a significant gap in current Jesus research. Situating the Last Supper in the triple contexts of ancient Judaism, the life of Jesus, and early Christianity, Pitre brings to light crucial insights into major issues driving the quest for Jesus. His Jesus and the Last Supper is sure to ignite discussion and debate.

A Place for You

A Place for You
Author: Daniel Erlander
Publisher:
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2018
Genre: Christian education
ISBN: 9781506447797

Understanding Four Views on the Lord's Supper

Understanding Four Views on the Lord's Supper
Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2009-05-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310542758

The Lord's Supper has been the central and characteristic action of the church at worship. But there are still many ways of understanding it and many questions surrounding this meal... Who should participate in the Lord’s Supper? How frequently should we observe it? What does this meal mean? What happens when we eat the bread and drink from the cup? What do Christians disagree about and what do they hold in common? These and other questions are explored in this volume of the fair-minded, informative Counterpoints series. Contributors make a case for one of the following views: Baptist view (memorialism) Reformed view (spiritual presence) Lutheran view (consubstantiation) Roman Catholic view (transubstantiation) All contributors use Scripture to present their views, and each responds to the others' essays. Included are resources for understanding the topic further, such as: A listing of statements on the Lord's Supper from creeds and confessions Quotations from noted Christians A resource listing of books on the Lord's Supper Discussion questions for each chapter to facilitate small group and classroom use The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.

The Meal That Heals

The Meal That Heals
Author: Perry Stone
Publisher: Charisma Media
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2016-01-05
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1629986453

Everyone can experience powerful spiritual and physical healing in his or her life by having a daily personal communion service with God. This volume reveals biblical secrets about the parallels between the manna in the wilderness and Christ's own experience in Gethsemane. It shows the power of receiving daily Communion, which allows the life of Christ to work in your body, driving out every sickness, disease, and weakness.